Module 06-26255 (2015)

MSc Operating Systems and Networks

Level 4/M C

Outline

This module introduces the foundations of Operating Systems and Network technologies. In addition the module provides opportunity for hands-on lab sessions of learning about a selection of essential Operating Systems and Network skills.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

introduce the students to the fundamentals of operating systems, and

introduce the challenges involved in the networking and design of distributed systems.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and issues involved in OS and networking of IP-based systems

Interact and manage an Operating System

Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges involved in the design of Distributed Systems in general and main methods of addressing them

Explain Transport Layer protocols and their differences

Understand the basics and practical issues and architectures involving in important Application Layer protocols

Demonstrate practical understanding of the theoretical foundations of Operating Systems and Distributed Systems

Demonstrate the ability to analyse and understand a new technology or emerging technique